When they were much younger, sisters Elsa and Anna were inseparable. But when a playful accident results in Elsa hurting Anna; the elder of the pair, chooses to hide herself away for years, with the encouragement from her parents, in an effort to prevent herself from harming anyone else.
See, Elsa isn't just an ordinary young girl. Unlike the rest of her family, Elsa possesses the power to freeze anything she touches and make ice appear from her bare hands! Fearing that she will not be able to control her abilities as they get more powerful with age, the princess is persuaded to spend her days in solitude, never allowing her sibling or the people of her kingdom Arendelle, to know her true nature.
But the King and Queen's tragic death, reluctant Elsa is forced to become Queen and in the stress of her coronation exposes herself. Distraught she flees to the mountains, but sister Anna is not ready to say goodbye to her sister that easily.
But the King and Queen's tragic death, reluctant Elsa is forced to become Queen and in the stress of her coronation exposes herself. Distraught she flees to the mountains, but sister Anna is not ready to say goodbye to her sister that easily.
Based loosely on Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen', Disney's adaptation is a little softer and more whimsical, clearly aiming at it at a very young audience. Not meaning that adults will not enjoy this cute tale, however! As expected with a Disney creation, the film is incredibly touching. Focussing mainly on the relationship between the two sisters, rather than simply a half-hearted romance between a prince and princess, emotion is at the forefront of the whole film and certainly makes it come across as a subversive, more modern type of Disney!
Even though it is about princesses, Frozen is not your typical cartoon. It does seem pretty futile talking about a Disney film in such depth, as chances are audiences aren't looking for a life-altering movie, but Frozen really does stretch outside of the normal expectations of a kids film. It feels a little more sophisticated and meaningful, even the humour of Frozen is different. It doesn't seem babied unlike a lot of Disney films previous to this one, there are actual jokes and roaring one-liners rather than expectation that audiences will laugh at someone slipping over or a cartoon making a silly face. Even the characters are innovative in the genre; Anna is spunky, Elsa is a bit of a diva and love interest Kristoff is sarcastic and anti-romance…a combination that's definitely fresh in the children's film industry!
Despite it's frosty appearance, the film will certainly leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy when you're walking out of the cinema. With a cinema release just before Christmas, it's perfect for getting you in the festive mood. Set in Norway, the comparison between the bright green springs and ice-cold white winters is truly beautiful!
Even though it is about princesses, Frozen is not your typical cartoon. It does seem pretty futile talking about a Disney film in such depth, as chances are audiences aren't looking for a life-altering movie, but Frozen really does stretch outside of the normal expectations of a kids film. It feels a little more sophisticated and meaningful, even the humour of Frozen is different. It doesn't seem babied unlike a lot of Disney films previous to this one, there are actual jokes and roaring one-liners rather than expectation that audiences will laugh at someone slipping over or a cartoon making a silly face. Even the characters are innovative in the genre; Anna is spunky, Elsa is a bit of a diva and love interest Kristoff is sarcastic and anti-romance…a combination that's definitely fresh in the children's film industry!
Despite it's frosty appearance, the film will certainly leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy when you're walking out of the cinema. With a cinema release just before Christmas, it's perfect for getting you in the festive mood. Set in Norway, the comparison between the bright green springs and ice-cold white winters is truly beautiful!
It wouldn't be a classic Disney film without the characters frequently breaking into song, and Frozen's soundtrack is miles better than those we saw in more recent Disney animations such as Tangled or The Princess & The Frog, even with some songs appearing on the Billboard's Hot 100 at the start of this year.
It's evident that Disney are getting back to their legendary, story-telling roots and the clear talents that have been used in this film are clear. Not only are the songs incredibly written, employing the voices of Broadway star Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, both of whom have sensational voices, makes the film even more polished and impressive.
If you're a parent wanting to entertain the kids for a few hours, a teen unable to let go of your Disney-fuelled childhood or even an adult just looking to get into the Christmas spirit, then Frozen is certainly the film for you (even the Disney short at the beginning was fantastic - make sure you don't miss it)!
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